WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Knowledge of a basic narrative of American history: political, economic, social, and cultural, including knowledge of unity and diversity in American society
- Knowledge of common institutions in American society and how they have affected different groups.
- Understanding of America’s evolving relationship with the rest of the world.
- Knowledge of the major events, trends, and problems in American history to 1877.
- Ability to explain how the past has shaped the present.
- Ability to question and rethink preconceived notions regarding American history. Ability to conduct/evaluate historical research
- Analyzing and evaluating historical events and ideas in American history.